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St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-12

As he was hunting lodging on the same
night that saw him engaged as shepherd, he
passed the thin, motionless figure Of woman
by the church yard wall. He gave her a
CHEEKY "good night, to which she responded
the same words in low, sweet voice sug-
gestive of romance voice common in de-
scription, but rare in experience They pro-
Ionged the interview in neighborly way,
and she told that she was rather poor and
requested him not TO say anything about
having seen her. He begged her to accept
eshilling from him, and as he touched her hand
in the darkness he fancied that be had felt
himself in the penumbra of very deep
sadness.
That night pretty, fair haired Fanny
Robin, Bathshebas youngest serving maid, was
missing at the farm house. The slim girl by
the churchyard wall and the missing maid
were one and the same, and her fate, too, was
mixed ND with that Of the more prominent
persons in this story.
Bathsheba, as the farmers said, was "such
N shapely maid," that twas small wonder all
ewes were upon her when she appeared at the
market. and all sounded her praises. Being
shapely as to face and figure, it is not surpris-
ing that she was also vain, and by virtue of
her recent rise in life little arrogant. Even
The gods were guilty of these weaknesses after
they had moved from Mount Olympus into
the wide sky above it, according to the later
poets.
Among her neighbors was man of fine
appearance and great dignity who never
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-12
ReRlCWS Her Youth.

Mrs. PhGbe Chesley, Peterson, CT,
Co., Iowa. tells the following gemarl
able story, tAe truth OF which is vouch.
for by the residents OF the town:
am 73 years old, have been troubl.
with kidney complaint and lamene,
for many years could no. dress m,
self without help. Now / am free frol
all pain and soreness, and am able
do all my own housework. | owe m
thanks 10 Electric Bittera for havin
renewed my youth, and removed com
pletely all disease and pain;n
Try a. bottle, only SOC. a. NJ. P. Youn!
& Cos Drug store. 4
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-12

Mr.. Boldwood walked close to her and bade
| her good morning, in a constrained wav
! Feeling guilt IStnd little abashed. she slipped
! along by the river stones throw off She
( heard footsteps brushing the grass, and had
consciousness that love was encircling her
like a perfume She moved on and looked
not back, and at last was completely past the
bend of the river Bodwood was close be-
hind her now.
Miss Everdene.' said he
She trembled, turned, and said: Good
morning" His tone was SO utterly removed
from all she had expected as beginning. 1t
was lowness and quiet accented: an emphasis
Of deep meanings, their form, at the same
time, being scarcely expressed. Silence has
sometimes a remarkable power of showing
itself as the disembodieG soul of feeling wan
dering without its carcG IS, and it is then more
impressive than speech In the same way, to
great deal Boidwood told everything in that
word.
As the consciousness expands on learning
that what woe fancied to be the rumble Of
wheels is the reverberation of thunder, so did
Bathsheba's at her intuitive conviction.
81 feel-almost-too much-to think" he
sd1u, Win Il SOlelnn Sllnpllclby, Il nave come
to speak to you without preface. My life is
not my own since | have beheld you clearly,
Miss Everdene-I came to make you an offer
of marriage"
Bathsheba tried to preserve an absolute
neutral countenance, and all the motion she
made was that of closing lips which had
previously been little parted.
"I am now 40 years DID," he went on Il
may have been called a confirmed bachelor,
and was confirmed bachelor. l had never
any views of myself as a husband in my
earlier days, nor have ! made any calculation
on the subject since I have been older But
we all change; and my change in this matter
came with seeing you. I have felt lately,
more and more, that my present way of liv-
ing is bad in every respect. Beyond all
things, want you as my wife"
Il feel, Mr.. Boldwood, that though I re-
spect you much, I do not feel-what would
justify me to-in accepting your Offer" she
stammered.
This giving back of dignity for dignity
seemed to open the sluices of feeling that
Boldwood had as yet kept closed.
My life is a burden without you," he ex-
claimed in low voice. Il want you-I want
you to let me say I love you again and
again!"
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-12

De Soto Democrat: Mr.. L. B. VIII
cox, Parish Treasurer, has furnished n~
a statement of the financial condition
Of the parish, from which We make the
following extracts: Not including the
bridge business, the parish only owes
1896 81, and has in bank $1,000, whicl
leaves handsome surplus Of abon
two thousand dollars to the credit q
the general fund, which will pay II
expenses of the February term Of t
court.
About one-fourth Of the white far
ers Of this parish have joined
farmers Alliance and it 10 spreadi
rapidly.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-12

woman with any seIr respec5 should nave
done. If you will only pardon my thought
lessness, promise never to-
NO, no, no. Don't say thoaghtlessness!
Make me think 10 was something more-that
1t was a sort of prophetic instinct--the begin
ming of feeling that you would like me.
You torture me to- say it was done IN thought
lessness-I never thought of it in that light,
and l can't endure it. All! | wish T knew
how to win you. but that can't dol can
only ask if have already got you If I have
not, and it is not true that you have come un-
Willingly to me as I have to you, Fcan saw
no more"
St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-12

shepherd and his men washing sheep III the
river, while near by stood Miss Everdene in
new riding habit, the reins of her horse be-
ing looped over her arm.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29
Notice to Contractors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the city Of
" Springfield. Ohio. viii receive sealed pro
poSais the Office of the city c'erk of said
city. for furnishing all the mater al and doing
all the labor for the erection Of the iron su
perstructure OF a bridge over Buck creek. on
Factory street. in said city, bidders to furnish
their own plans and specifications for said SIT
perstructure.
All proposals must be for doing said work
according to the plan of abutments in the city
engineers office. and the plans and spsGhca
tions furnished by the bidders on the super
structure, must be signed by the full name Of
all parties Interested in said bid, and by some
responsible disinterested person as a guaran-
tee that n contract will be entered into pro
yided the bid is accepted, and must be on file
in the city clerks office ON or Def re l2o'ciocs.
noon. Of Tuesday. the 9Th day Of July. 4. u.
lsST. 10 be opened and publicly read imme
diately after IL O'Clock OF said day, III the
presence of the mayor. city engineer. assistant
city engineer and city clerk. or any two Of
them. and reported 10 council at the first
meeting thereafter.
The city council reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals presented for any reason
they may deem sufficient,
BY order OF conncil
liSbs 5. =. SItEwALTFR,eit eityClerk..
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29
A Hint to Correspondence.

Among hints t. correspondents recently
printed by The philadelphia Times was
this admirable direction: Never address
an article for publication 10 any particular
person connected with IA newspaper, un-
less it requires his personal notice before
it goes to the printers" Even old writer's
are liable 10 carelessnesS onrhis point, and
the occasional contributor generally shows
ignorance Of the rule. The most common
blunder is 10 address news packages to
the managing editor, using his name and
that of his position. If the paper prints
both morning and evening editions the
chsnces are even that the news viii he de
layed twelve hours. for no managing ed
itor is on duty more than half Of the
twentyfour. The envelope should he
marked News" and then it is best not
TO put the managing editors name on it,
for. if he ought 10 look il over, il will get
to him anyway, and if there is no need of
his seeing it, chance of delay will be
avoided. Luce in The Writer.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29
SoN't S\ccN sSsPfsihs SisRfs is '6f be

thousands suffering from Asthma, Con-
sumption, Coughs, etc. Did you ever try
Acker's English Remedy 1t is the best
preparation known for all Lung Troubles,
sold on y positive guarantee at lOc.. soc.
Frank IL. Coblentz, corner Market and
High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29
v|T|ATEO BLOOD.
SCrOtulOus, IBherited aud CDnta-
gious HumOrs Cared by
CUticUra.

THROUGH the medium Of one of your books
l received through MIR Frank I. Nray, drug
gist. Apollo. Pa. | became acquainted with
your IUTICUKA RFNEpIEs, and take this oppor-
tUnity to testify 20 you that their use has per
mauentiy cured me Uf one Of the worst cases
uf blood poisoning. in connection with erysip-
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unsolicited AS IL is by ytu, in order that others
suffering from similar maladies may be en-
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Lerchburg. Pa.
Reference Frank T. Wray. Druggist. Apollo.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29
Is Life
Worth Living?

That depends -apsn the Liver;
for il the Liver is inactive the whole
system is out of order-the breath
i, bad. digestion poor, head dull or
aching. energy and hopefulness
gone, the spirits are depressed. a
heavy weight exists. after eating,
with general deSpondency and the
bFueS. The Liver is the house
keeper OF the health and HARM
less. simple remedy that acts like
Nature. does not cOnstipate after
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does not interfere with business or
pleasure during its use, makes
Simmons Liver Regulator medical
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have tested its virtues personally. and
know that for dyspepsia, biiiiousness and
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)ut the Regulator not only relieved but cured.
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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29
ALL IN VAIN.

AZ = deSolate bird through darkness its isst way
is winsring
As "a hand that is helplessly raised when Deaths
sickle j. swinging.
So is life. Ave, the life that lends passion and
breath to my singing.
As a nightingale song that - fun of a sweetness
unspoken.
As spirit upbarrng the gates of the skies for
token,
So is love Aye the love this: shall fall when his
plnion Is broken.
As the tramp of the legion when tr,lmpets their
challenge are sending.
As the shout Of the storm god when Eghtnngs
the black sky are rending,
So is power. Aye, the power that shall lie in the
dust at its ending
So short is our life; vet with space for all things
to forSake US.
A bitter deusinn, dream from which naught
can awake us
Till Deaths dogging footsteps at morn OF at eve
shall o'trtakc us
H. Rider Haggsrd in Allan Qua;ermsin.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29
Choking Catarrh.

Have you awakened from a disturbed sleep
with all the horrible sensations OF an assassin
clutching your throat and pressing the life
breath from your tiEhtened chest? faye you
noticed the ianguor and debility that succeed
the effort to clear your throat and head Of this
catarrhal matter? What a depressing intiu-
ence ii eNerts npon the mind. Clouding the
memory and filling the head with pains and
srrang. noises How difficult il is to rid the
nasal passages, throat and lungs of this poi
sonous mucus all can testify who are ftlicted
with catarrh. How difficult to protect the sys-
TEN against its further progress towards the
lungs. liver and kidneys, all physicians will
admit. IL is a terrible disease. and cries out
for relief and cure.
The remarkable curative powers. when all
other remedies utterly fail. of SANFoED's RAD
ICAL CURE, are attested by thousands who
gratefully recommend Ii to fellow sufferers
No st itemert is made regarding it that can
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Each packet contains one bottle Of the RAD
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Potter Drug and Chemical Co. Boston.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29
Another Grab In Africa.

The latest move in the general European
grab for African territory is SPANS purchase
Of Red sea harbor, described as south of
Msssowah on the Abyssinian coast The
purchase was made of the native chief with
great secrecy, and the facts have only now
leaked out when the existence of a factory
and coal depot has been discovered. The
French have bought great tract of salt
marsh back Of Obock, and in years time
expect to make that Red sea port the salt
emporium Of the east-Frank LeSlie's.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29
LEPROSY.

and consequently incurable. II Is impossible to de-
scribe her sunerings. Her body from the crown OF
her head TO the soles Of her feet was mass 0f dacay
masses OF esh rottng of and leaving great cavities
Her fingers festered and three four nais droppej
on at one time. Her limbs contracted by the fearfu
liberation, and for several years she did not leave
her bed. Her weight was reduce from l25 10 so lbs
Perhaps come faint idea Of her condition can be
Cleaned from the fact that three pounds Of Cusmo-
line or ointment were used per week In dressing her
sores. Finally the physicians acknowledged their
defeat by this Black Wolf. and commended the suf.
ferer 10 her al-wise Creator
Her husband hearing wonderful reports Of the use
OF SwIFTs SPEcrFrc Is. s. S. prevailed on her 10
try IL as last resort She began ts use under pre-
test, but soon found that her system was being re-
leyed OF theposon. as the sores assumed a red and
healthy color. as though the blood was becoming
pure and active. Mrs Bailey continued the s s s.
until last February; every healed; che dis
carded chair and crutches and for the first time
10 twelve years well woman Her husband Mr.
e. A. Bailey, IL in business at TN Blacksto Street
BOSTON, and will take pleasure IN giving the details
o. this wonderful cnre Send 10 us for Treatise Cd
Hood and Skin Diseases. mailed free
The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co. Drawer ). Atlanta Ga
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29
sEEOEIIuIS SI.IlEKS.

James f.. Richardson. Custom House. New
Orleans. ON oath. says: I'm 1870 >crofuious
Ulcers broke ndt on my body until ] was u
mass OF corruption. Everything known 10 the
medical faculty was tried in vain. became
mere wreck At times could not lit my hands
Ia my head. could not turn in bed WAS In
constant pain and looked upon life as curse.
No relief or cure in ten years. In lN>D ht ard
Of the CUHCUKS RrNEpIES. used them. and was
perfectly cured -
sworn 10 before L : Com j. H. Crawford.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29
Origin of Gun Buttons.

Once upon a time British soldiers wers
won: TO uSe their coat sleeves in emergencies
which, in civil life. call for handkerchief
Punishment failed to mend matters, and a
board of officers recommended cuff buttons,
to scratch every gallant nose they came III
contact with: raining Squadron Herald
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29

The Ameer of Afghanistan has achieved
a decisive victory over the rebels.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29
Bachelors Celebrated Hair DYE.


The high repute and extensive sales of
AILCuCK'S PoRoUs PLAsTERS have not
only encouraged limitations but dangerous
compounds TO be offered for sale. Let the
only genuine and reliable porous plaSters,
and that while they contain the indispensa-
bic necessary ingredients for perfect plas-
ter are purely vegetable and free from dele
terious drugs.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29
RECONCILIATION.
had q friend, but in the heat Of rage.

had friend, but In the heat Of rage,
When passion killed his nobier sense or mind, =
He smote the, and in silence worse than words T.
We parted. a.,
weary round Of years went by, when came,
Like food tide on the angry deep. great waves
OF trouble roiling onward ID our paths:
Alike the sizes were dark for bOtn.
Alike the gentle, smiling sun Deamed forth.
Then, after We had felt the fire Of life.
Fate, chance. or God. or what You will took pp
The raveled ends Of our remaining days,
And brought us face 10 face
/ met him in the early dawn when morn,
Gray hooded. and v nh sOnlb.ir meu.
Looked o'er the hills upon \ drowsv world
Pale was his face and In his eyes saw
Few were the moments till his race was run.
He turned upon his couch--his dying couch,
And babe me hear the last words Ut mis- life
Yet ere he spake. his breath forsook his lips,
And with n gentle, winning smile, he passed
Into the confines Of another WORLD
And rejoiced he spake not, for his smile
Was better far than idle words
Will B Dickson IN Kansas City Journal
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29
Each Took Half.

"Do you understand about notes Of hand!-
asked one Of the market whitewashers of a
standkeeper the other day.
Il think So"
"Wall, had feller's note for 500. 1t amt
due till de lst of July, but las mite be paid
ME half Of it"
"And You indorsed the amount on the back
Of the note!r
Il did, hey! Was dat de way to doi"
"Of course How did you dor
"Cut de note in two an gin him halff-
Detroit Free Press
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29
Instrument Tuning by Telephone.

A firm Of birmingham music dealers
was lately required to time an organ 10
accord with piano in Moseley. 1t was
impracticable TO bring the Instruments
together. but happy plan was at length
stumbled upon. A note Of the piano was
struck in front Of telephone, and the
sound was SO accurately transmitted to
the distant tuner that he was soon able
to accomplish his task, and the organ was
sent in season for its intended use with
the piano in a concert-Arkansaw Trav-
eler
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29
For southern Avenue.

Beginning where the North lin. oi Southern
avenue extended intersects the east line Of
Taylor street, thence with the north line Of
Southern avenue extended south $ degrees.
east $50 feet 10 Harrison Rice's east line;
thence with the same south degrees, west ~
feet; thence north IS degrees, west 30 feet to
same rorth degrees, east ~ feet 10 the place
Of hrglnnlng.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29

Landlord-Good morning. Glad to see you
trimming the lawn. l have a notion to re-
duce your rent.
Tenant-'rhat would he appreciated. But
I was not trimming the lawn. was gather
ing few plantain leaves. They make fair
greens for poor man.
LandlOri-Do you mean to say you are
supplying your table from this yard.
Tenant-Just little.
Lsndlord-Dear, dear. 1t grieves me to
raise the rent, but you know yourself that no
garden truck is mentioned in the LEASE
Omaha Herald.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29

Boston Without change.
No 4 n the famous limited express, eoHr
posed entirely of sleepers. east of Cleveland.
Through sleepers from Springfield. Makss
New York 10 D1S hours ard Boston In 24x
hours.
8. II. KNIGHT.
Il. 4. Ticket Agent.
D. b. MARTIN, Arcade Depot.
g. P. A. Springfield. o.
Nv Penn n Ohio z, r.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29

Mrs DeBaggs-John is overrun with
business cares just now. By the way. is Mr..
DeKaggs in business:
Mrs DeKaggs-Why, yes. deeply. He told
me that yesterday he bought 1880 bales OF
cotton, 1000 barrels Of oil and l don't know
how many bushels Of wheat
He must be doing large business.
Where is his store"
s'He has no store. He says he has the goods
ON a .margin'-some sort Of vessel, pre-
sumo
Dear me, Tn so glad. d."-Philsdelph
Can
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29
Also for southern Avenue.

Beginning AT point IN the west inc of Fac
tory street where the south line Of Southern
avenue extended AS II now runs nom Lime
stone Ia Factory streets iuterseuts the same:
thence with y continuation of said line north
- degrees, west ! ,UIi feet Ia the section line
nri ny the center af pinm street thenct. with
the center of Plum street north degrees. east
~ feet: thence south ~ degrees. east lU24 feet
TO the vest line OF Factory street: thence
with the same south ; degrees. west - feet To
the place Of beginning.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29
An Ordinance
To condemn property for street

To condemn property for street purposes
Be 1t ordained by the city council Of the city
OF Springfield. Ohio. two thirds of all the mem
bers elected thereto concurring and declaring
the same TO be necessary. that its intention is
hereby declared to condemn and appropriate
tn the public use. for the purpose If opening
and extending streets and avenues, and il
hereby condemns and Appropriate t1 such
public use. for the purpose Of opening and eN-
tending streets and ave nurS. the following de
SCrlheN prnpertY. InMit.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29
ONE OF THE WORST CASES.

We have been selling your CrTTCrEt RENE-
pIE~ for gears. and have the FIRST complaint
yet 10 receive from purchaser. One of the
worst eases 0f scrOfula | ever saw was cured
by the uSr of five bottles nf tUTICUSA kEsoI-
NENS. CUrICvRA and CITICURA soar. The soap
takes the cake" here AS 4 medicinal soap.
TAYLOR 4 TAYLOR,
Druggists Frankfort. ny.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29

Haven't seen your brother for the last
week OF two. l. lie away
Yes; Bill has gone off for the summer
'S.onG Branch:'
"No. not quite | guess the judge meant
the work hpuse wnen he said ninety days. ~
Detroit Free Press
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29

FIrs-All fits stopped free by DIR. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. No fits after first
DAVIS use Marvellous cures. Treatise and
So trial bottle free to tit eases. Send to
DIR. Kline. 93l Arch street, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-29

Ayers Sarsaparlla operates radically
upon the blood. thoroughly cleansing and
invigOrating it. As safe and absolute
cme for the various disorders caused by
constitutional taint OF infection. this
remedy has 10 equal. Take it this
month